More than 40 progressive lawmakers could be barred from politics for life, but the election results show support for pro-democracy parties remains high.
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The conflict between Thailand and Cambodia has resumed, and there is little sign it will end soon.
The Shinawatra family could find itself permanently sidelined from the top of Thailand’s politics
In a surprise move, a progressive party threw its support behind the conservative Anutin Charnvirakul in exchange for promises of reform.
Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra has been suspended from office. Meanwhile, leading activists languish behind bars on ‘lèse majesté’ offenses.
Thailand’s domestic political situation is heating up on the back of a border conflict with Cambodia.
The new People’s Party is offering a much more democratic vision for Thailand – and it should fare very well at the next elections.
The country may very well be entering yet another tumultuous political era.
The two leading progressive parties must now form a coalition government – a task that could be complicated by the military-aligned parties.
Lone gunman incidents have been very rare in Thailand’s history.
The violent protests that have shaken the Thai capital are set to continue with the (mostly young) protesters taking their demands to the king’s door.
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